Weather in Kaikoura in october 2025

The weather in Kaikoura in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout october

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
50°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

10%

Moderate rain at times

7%

Weather at 12pm
59°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

11%

Moderate rain at times

10%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

29%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Cloudy

10%

Weather at 3am
50°F

Clear/Sunny

53%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Heavy rain

7%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in october

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in october.


The climate of Kaikoura in october is tolerable

The weather in october in Kaikoura is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in september there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.

The climate is quite cool in this location october, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Kaikoura is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kaikoura in the month of october with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of time.

On this month of october, day length in Kaikoura is generally 13:13. Sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset is at 19:48.

With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.



Kaikoura: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in november to Kaikoura. more information

October: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Kaikoura:

In october, Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Hamilton have good weather.

more information about New Zealand's weather in october


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in october

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of october.

October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 56°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 50°F
Highest record temperature 77°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature 38°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 6 day(s)
(19%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 55°F
Lowest sea temperature 52°F
Highest sea temperature 57°F
Wind
Wind speed 20km/h
Wind temperature 47°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(12%)
Record daily rainfall 2in
(2009)
Other climate data
Humidity 79%
Visibility 9.48km
Cloud cover 32%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 11
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:35
Time of sunset 19:48
Length of day 13:13
Our opinion about the weather in october
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last october?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kaikoura in october 2024:

01-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 63°F
02-10-2024
Overcast
52°F to 59°F
03-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 54°F
04-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 56°F
05-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 59°F
06-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 59°F
07-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 59°F
08-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 65°F
09-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 59°F
10-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 50°F
11-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 61°F
12-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 61°F
13-10-2024
Light rain shower
45°F to 54°F
14-10-2024
Light rain
43°F to 45°F
15-10-2024
Patchy light drizzle
45°F to 50°F
16-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 52°F
17-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 56°F
18-10-2024
Overcast
52°F to 59°F
19-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 61°F
20-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 65°F
21-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 61°F
22-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 63°F
23-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 68°F
24-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 70°F
25-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 65°F
26-10-2024
Moderate rain
50°F to 52°F
27-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 56°F
28-10-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 52°F
29-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 58°F
30-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 54°F
31-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 63°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in october

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New Zealand in october: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.

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Weather data for Kaikoura in october:

Weather data for Kaikoura for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kaikoura.


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